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DIY Perks previously built a complete PC workstation that hides inside of a desk. His latest creation hides the desk too. The desk surface and computer system fold flat against the wall, hidden behind a piece of original art. He flush-mounted all of its components, including an ultra-wide monitor, speakers, and storage trays for a
Toy cars are fun to play with, but they’re not very exciting just sitting on a shelf. To add a little life to his Hot Wheels, KhingExp created a tabletop display that makes it look like the car is driving along a road. It combines a tiny treadmill and interchangeable backdrops to add to the
Korean artist Budaljo shows how she transformed a block of handmade soap into a 3D sculpture of a wild Charmander from Pokémon. After sketching its front and side profiles, she carves out the fire-breathing creature’s basic shape, then smooths its surfaces and adds carved and painted details. She’s so right that the shavings look like
The last time we saw a flying shark was in Sharknado 5. Model airplane maker Built Fast shows off a fun flying shark R/C airplane. It started life as a Hobby King foam airplane with 3D-printed add-ons to make it look like a shark. Its organic shape required some tricky weight balancing and thrust line
North Carolina artist KaitsInk sells these playful add-ons for turntables. The 3D-printed toppers sit in the center of records, adding a bit of whimsy and attitude as your vinyl spins. Designs include a frog with a mushroom hat, a duck with a mop top, and an exceptionally rude ghost and Jack-o’-lantern for Halloween.
This incredible alt-build by modelmakers Ray Studio turned a LEGO Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 into a badass blaster. After assembling the exotic car, they took it apart and reimagined it as a red-and-black sci-fi weapon. After tinkering around with a simple rubber band gun, they went all out for their final build, complete with motorized
This electric machine from Caydo makes it easy to produce buttons in quantity. Simply cut out your designs with a circle punch, place them in the machine, and push the start button. Unlike inconsistent manual machines, it automatically applies the right amount of pressure to make perfect buttons every time. Available in 2.25″ and 1″/1.25″/2.25″
xTool’s most versatile laser lets users switch between five lasers. We’ve been testing this amazing workshop tool, which saves space with its CO2 and diode lasers and add-on “backpacks” for MOPA, Fiber, and UV lasers. Since every laser shares its gantry and height platform, it offers more workspace than other galvo machines for larger images
This 12-pack of colorful masking tape is handy for crafts, labeling, and organization. Each 1″-wide roll includes 22 yards of writable paper tape that tears easily by hand and removes cleanly from many smooth surfaces. The set includes 12 colors and 264 total yards, plus a clear storage box that keeps everything organized and easy
Normally, a ukulele and a guitar are two different instruments. But maker and musician Mattias Krantz thought it would be fun to combine them. His transforming instrument has an expanding body and a retractable neck that lets it change shape on demand. Building it took a lot of experimentation and a little assistance from mechanical
Pastry artist Amaury Guichon outdid himself by creating this incredible, edible Homer Simpson out of chocolate. We watched in awe as Amaury molded and sculpted Homey’s dome-shaped head and rotund body. The delectable donut-loving dad has that open-mouth drool look going like he’s ready to start gnawing on his own arm after he finishes his
Replikey makes digital key fobs that display a custom 3D avatar of your vehicle. Each Replikey has a tiny full-color touchscreen you can use to spin and admire your ride. Simply upload photos of your car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle to their website, review the preview image, and in a few weeks you’ll have a
